Adjustable ironing-board.



PATENTED OCT. 11, 1904.

W. 0. BOWMAN.

ADJUSTABLE IRONING BOARD.

APPLIOATION FILED MAY 8, 1902.

N0 MODEL.

. R O T I m V N WITNESSES;

a mm UNITED STATES Patented October 11, 1904.

PATENT OFFICE.

ADJUSTABLE lRONlNG-BOARD.

SPECIFICATION formingpart of Letters Patent No. 771,856, dated October 11, 1904. Application filed May 8, 1902. Serial No. 106,465. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, WILLIAM O. BOWMAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at 100% Seventh street, Oakland, in the county of Alameda and State of California, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Adjustable Ironing-Boards; and I do hereby de clare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of said invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it most nearly appertains to make, use, and practice the same.

This invention relates to improvements in auxiliary tables, and particularly to ironingtables. a

The object sought to be accomplished is to provide an extension adjustable to varying heights oftables or any overhanging shelf edge; further, to so construct and apply the extension that any load placed thereon shall be supported almost entirely by the said extension.

The invention comprises a leg having an adjustable lug fixed to the upper side of the head and a fixed lug on the opposite side in contraposition to the adjustable lug and adapted to engage the edge of a table from which the leg inclines downwardly, a board having its head centrally and longitudinally recessed to pass the head of the leg and extend under the edge of the table, a cleat fixed across the under side of the board in juxtaposition to the inner extreme end of the recess adapted to engage the above-mentioned adjustable lug, and adjustable stops fixed to the top of the board abutting the edge of the table.

In the drawings, Figure 1 represents a side elevation of an ironing-hoard constructed in accordance with this invention as applied to the edge of a table. Fig. 2 is a plan view from above of the same. Fig. 3 is a detail plan of the under side of the ironing-board, showing the recess and the cleat; Fig. 4 is a detail in side elevation of the head of the leg, showing the form and position of the lugs and the manner of aifixing same. Fig. 5 is a detail in plan of the same.

In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

In construction the invention consists of the leg A, having the fixed lug 'A attached to the under side of the head by the bolt A extending through the head. The leg A under ordinary conditions sets at an incline of about forty-five degrees from the edge of the table X, the upper side of which is engaged by the lug A. The adjustable lug A comprises the fiat extended portion in which the slot A is cut, through Which the bolt A extends, and the lower upturned end forming the notch or recess A, the lug being fixed in the desired position by the Wing-nut A, threaded onto the bolt.

The ironing-board B may be of any desired shape to suit its function. Whether it be used as an ironing-board or as an auxiliary table is immaterial. The head of the board B is recessed centrally and longitudinally, B, to pass the head of the leg A and extend under the edge of the table X. The cleat B is fixed across the under side of the board in juxtaposition to the inner extreme end of the recess B. The body of the cleat B is V-shaped in crosssection to fit the notch A formed in the adjustable lug, the extremities being flattened and extended to act as a transverse brace for the board B. The stops G are adjustably screwed to the top of the board B, abutting the edge of the table X, against which they impinge to prevent lateral action of the board.

In operation the leg is leaned against the edge of the table, shelf, or other overhanging edge to which it is to be applied, the lug A resting on the top of the table. The board B is placed in position, the recess B passing the head of the leg, the cleat B engaging the recess A in the adjustable lug, and the edge of the board passing under the edge of the table. 7 The lug A is raised or lowered on the leg until the surface of the board is level, avery slight adjustment of the lug materially altering the plane of the board by reason of its location being the fulcrum of the board and the leg. When the board has been leveled, the stops C are set against the edge of the table X to prevent lateral action of the board. When all the parts have been so adjusted, the board may be set up and taken down With regard to this particular height of table Withoutaltering the various adjustments. When it is desired to apply it to a table of different height, it will be necessary to alter the adjustments, as before described, to suit the circumstances.

The leg A may be made extensible without altering the spirit of the invention.

By the system of leverage embodied in this invention all downward strains applied to the board B beyond the fulcrum A (away from the head) are taken up by the leg A. In this manner the lifting action of the board offsets the downward strains exerted by the head of the leg resting on the table X. In this manner a table totally inadequate for supporting a heavy weight will, however, serve the auxiliary board in supporting it.

Having thus described this invention, what is claimed, and desired to be secured by Letters Patent, is

1. In an ironing-table, a leg having an adjustable piece on its upper side for supporting the board, a stationary piece on its under side adapted to rest on top of an ordinary table, and a bolt adapted to hold the upper piece in its adjusted position, the same bolt holding the lower piece stationary.

2. In an ironing-table, a leg having a stationary lug on its under side adapted to rest on the top of an ordinary table, an adjustable lug on the upper side of said leg, a bolt for adjustably holding the upper lug on the leg, said bolt holding the lower lug stationary, a board centrally slotted for a part of its length, and a eleat on the under side of said board at the inner end of the slot and adapted to rest on said adjustable lug.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 29th day of March, 1902.

WVILLIAM O. BOI/VMAN.

W itnesses:

BALDWIN VALE, HERBERT J ALBER. 

